Dopeology -Cannabis, The Modern Gold Rush
Date and Time
Mar 20, 2015 5:00 pm
Location
Brookland
625 Monroe St NE, Washington, District of Columbia, 20017
Mar 20, 2015 5:00 pm
Brookland
The People's Champ, LLC
The People's Champ (TPC) is focused on creating innovative and interactive experiences for mature college students, young professionals, and future leaders to network for the purposes of drug policy education and business development. The right to a choice is unknown when the issues are not presented. D.O.P.E. Events are platforms produced by TPC that will bring the issues to the people and strengthen the communication with those who represent their interests. We do not support the use of illegal drugs. We see our mission of marijuana reclassification and creating awareness to the truth about marijuana as a social responsibility. We develop marketing and brand strategy models devoted to connecting with prospective targets. D.O.P.E. Events will provide an elevating experience for participants to indulge in, while introducing the truths of the United States' war on drugs, specifically on marijuana. The only limits we face are the imaginary barriers within the minds of our constituents. To us D.O.P.E. stands for Don't Oppress People Ever and we are continuing the fight for social justice!
Panel Discussion:
Cannabis, The Modern Gold Rush:
o Is cannabis a profitable industry?
o How will the cross between federal regulations and state laws affect business licensing and trade?
o What is the current state of cannabis in relation to federal medication schedules?
Panel Members:
Brandon L. Wyatt, Esq.: Howard Law
o Brandon Wyatt, Esq. is a disabled combat veteran, Division 1 college athlete, North Carolina native, and Howard University School of Law graduate. Attorney Wyatt is Senior Counsel with The Law Office of Vincent L. Robertson and his firm currently serves as the legal counsel of The People’s Champ, LLC. Attorney Wyatt has served as lead chair on numerous federal and state civil rights matters, complex employee and labor relations matters, and business litigation, including but not limited to, the development of efficient strategies to facilitate compliance with federal and state regulatory agencies. Attorney Wyatt’s knowledge of the law, business acumen, and his demonstrated fight for justice both in America and abroad is an asset to TPC’s success.
David Victorson: Author of 37 Tons
o As a speaker David Victorson shares his experiences as an inner-city kid, college pot dealer, international smuggler, prison inmate, drug addict, company founder, family man, soccer coach, and published author. David focuses on making poverty, crime, addiction and prison a cycle that can be broken. His own life is thrown under the bus in his book to help people visualize these issues. David’s main objective in life is to keep young black men out of prison.
Britton Loftin: Public Affairs Specialist
o Britton Loftin is the co-founder of Sugarloaf Wellness, a medical marijuana business located in Maryland. Sugarloaf Wellness is currently an applicant for medical marijuana cultivation and dispensary licenses in Maryland. He works with a team of industry experts who have won licenses in Illinois, Nevada and Colorado. Britton brings a wealth of public policy, government affairs and campaign experience. Britton has managed local, state and federal political and legislative campaigns. He worked for Louisiana Democratic Party as a Field Organizer, Field Director and Executive Director. During his tenure as Executive Director, Britton was elected the Southern Regional Representative for the State Democratic Parties Executive Directors. Mr. Loftin lives in Maryland. He currently lobbies on the Hill and he operates an online donations platform
Oscar Frazier: Small Business Consultant
o Mr. Frazier is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt specializing in enterprise development, strategic management, and business operations. He has significant experience boosting productivity, cutting costs, and fostering efficiency in various settings and a proven track record with both process improvement and program management. Mr. Frazier has an M.B.A, focusing in management.
Grow Class: The Art of Horticulture by Montgomery Hydroponics
Dan Sims
o Speaker, Dan Sims of Montgomery Hydroponics in Silver Spring, Maryland will share his love and insight on the art of horticulture. He has been in the business for over 15 years and one of the most knowledgeable people in his field. Dan is patiently awaiting the legalization of cannabis, so that he can apply his skills to this new industry.Â
Ciji Dodds-Corporate Attorney
Ciji Dodds is a corporate attorney specializing in the representation of startups, nonprofits and real estate joint ventures. If you want to see evidence of her work, drive to any quadrant of the city. She has represented clients in some of D.C.’s most catalytic real estate development deals, including the redevelopment and rebranding of NOMA, the H Street Corridor/Trinidad, and the MLK, Jr. Ave., SE Corridor in Historic Anacostia. She has handled a wide variety of corporate transactions on a local, national and international level. Ciji Dodds has become known as a go-to- attorney for businesses seeking an attorney who is not only capable of guiding them through the life cycle of their business, but who also understands what it means to be a true entrepreneur, i.e., to make something out of nothing.Â
